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INTRO: Body Systems Flashcards

1
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What is anatomy?

A

The study of body structure

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2
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What is the study of body structure?

A

Relationship between structures of the body

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3
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What is gross anatomy?

A

Structures that can be examined without a microscope

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4
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What is histology?

A

Microscopic anatomy
Structure of tissues and their organization into organs

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5
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What are the levels of body organization?

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Chemical or Molecular Level
Cellular Level
Tissue Level
Organ Level
Organ System Level

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6
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What are the three functions of the skeletal system?

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Supports and protects tissues
Stores minerals
Site of blood formation

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7
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Which body parts are included in the axial skeleton?

A

Skull
Vertebral Column
Ribs
Sternum

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Which body parts are included in the appendicular skeleton?

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Pectoral Girdle
Pelvic Girdle
Limbs

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9
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What are the functions of the muscular system?

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Generates locomotion
Provides support
Produces heat

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10
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Which body parts are included in the muscular system?

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Appendicular muscles
Axial muscles

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11
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What are the functions of the integumentary system?

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Protects against environmental hazards
Helps control body temperature

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Which body parts are included in the integumentary system?

A

Hair
Epidermis & associated glands
Nails

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What are the functions of the cardiovascular system?

A

Transports cells and dissolved materials
Regulates body temperature

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14
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Which body parts are included in the cardiovascular system?

A

Heart
Blood vessels

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What are the functions of the lymphatic system?

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Defends against infection and disease
Returns tissue fluid to blood stream

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16
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Which body parts are included in the lymphatic system?

A

Lymph nodes
Thymus
Spleen (stores immune cells)
Lymphatic vessels (small and fragile)

17
Q

What are the functions of the nervous system?

A

Immediate response to stimuli
Integrates activities of organ system

18
Q

Which body parts are included in the peripheral nervous system?

A

Nerves

19
Q

Which body parts are included in the central nervous system?

A

Brain
Spinal cord

20
Q

What are the functions of the endocrine system?

A

Long term regulation of other organ systems

21
Q

What other system does the endocrine system work with?

A

Nervous system

22
Q

Which body parts are included in the endocrine system?

A

Pituitary gland
Thyroid and parathyroid glands
Thymus gland
Pancreas
Adrenal glands
Gonads (ovaries and testes)

23
Q

What are the functions of the respiratory system?

A

Exchanges gas between air and circulating blood

24
Q

Which body parts are included in the respiratory system?

A

Nasal cavity and sinuses
Airways
Larynx
Lungs
Diaphragm

25
Q

What are the functions of the digestive system?

A

Processes and absorbs nutrients

26
Q

Which body parts are included in the digestive glands?

A

Salivary glands
Liver and gallbladder
Pancreas

27
Q

Which body parts are included in the digestive tube?

A

Oral cavity
Esophagus
Stomach
Small and large intestine
Rectum

28
Q

What are the functions of the urinary system?

A

Filters blood
Eliminates excess water, salts and waste products

29
Q

Which body parts are included in the urinary system?

A

Urinary bladder
Urethra
Kidney
Ureter

30
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What are the functions of the reproductive system?

A

Produces gametes and sex hormones

ANAT 200 - INTRO (8 decks)

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